RENO, Nevada — 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Flirtey, an independent drone delivery service, have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. The delivery was conducted in celebration of the convenience store chain’s 89th birthday. The goal of advancing […]
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Honeywell celebrates 50th anniversary of TPE331 engine
This year Honeywell marks the 50th anniversary of its TPE331 turboprop engine, which powers single-engine aircraft around the world. Designed from scratch for the military, the engine was developed for multiple applications across military and general aviation. Since the first commercial version of the engine received its type certification from the FAA in 1965, the series […]
Hartzell extends Top Prop warranty through first overhaul
In what company officials are calling an aviation industry first, Hartzell Propeller has extended the warranty on its Top Prop conversion propellers all the way through first overhaul. This is the longest warranty for propellers offered anywhere in the general aviation industry, according to company officials. “As a pilot and aircraft owner myself, I know […]
EAA avionics STC expanded to more models
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reported several updates to the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) it pioneered for the Dynon EFIS-D10A, an STC that was originally announced at SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland, Florida, in April. The Accessible Safety STC, which is now available to EAA members for $100 each, has been expanded. In addition to […]
Airbus E-Fan makes U.S. debut at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – Airbus showcased its ideas for the future of electric aviation at AirVenture 2016 with the U.S. debut of the Airbus E-Fan 1.2, an experimental electric aircraft recently updated with a new hybrid electric/gas engine. The Airbus E-Fan was on static display at the Airbus Group tent in Aviation Gateway Park. “Hybrid electric flight represents one of […]
Pennsylvania pilot wins Phillips 66 Aviation Leadership Award
OSHKOSH – Phillips 66 Aviation reports that this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award winner is John Mininger, an active member of the Quakertown Pilots Association, EAA, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. To date, he’s flown more than 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program. For the past 23 years […]
Epic Aircraft completes world tour at Oshkosh
On opening day of EAA AirVenture, Epic Aircraft completed its inaugural Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating aircraft flying inline formation to the show to celebrate their successful circumnavigation of the globe. Epic coordinated the tour on behalf of a group of its customers. “We wanted to offer our owners […]
Aspen Avionics’ Evolution displays interface with Genesys System 55X autopilot
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics reported at AirVenture 2016 that certification is pending to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems. The STC will cover hundreds of light single and twin piston aircraft platforms. Anticipated certification is expected in the third quarter of 2016. “Aspen’s Pro PFD with the Genesys […]
Textron Aviation offers factory-direct training for new piston customers
OSHKOSH – Textron Aviation reported at AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. The program focuses on transitioning customers into their new aircraft through model-specific ground, simulator and flight training. Various courses are available […]